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Mauwane Raophala

Senior Journalist and social media liaison
Farpost most improved journalist 2024 | Betway Premiership, Motsepe Foundation Championship, South African Football, Player Transfers, Tactical Analysis, Sports Journalism, Social Media Strategy | English
Mauwane Raophala is a Senior Journalist and Social Media Liaison at FARPost, specializing in breaking news, transfer dynamics, and tactical match analysis across South African football. Originally from Tzaneen, Limpopo, he serves as a core editorial voice, bridging the gap between fast-paced matchday updates and deep-dive investigative reporting. A University of Limpopo alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, Mauwane began his journalism career in 2018 with a focus on research and media monitoring at Gender Links and Tenacity Magazine. Since joining the FARPost editorial team in September 2020, he has established himself as an authoritative voice in domestic football reporting, recognized for delivering exclusive reporting and tactical insights on the Betway Premiership and the Motsepe Foundation Championship. A SAFJA-accredited journalist, Mauwane was named the 2024 FARPost Most Improved Journalist in recognition of his consistent investigative work and comprehensive coverage of South African club football.

Mauwane Raophala

Orlando Pirates attacker Patrick Maswanganyi

Maswanganyi opens up on being given iconic number 10 jersey at Pirates

Attacking midfielder Patrick Maswanganyi has opened up on being given the iconic jersey number 10 at Orlando Pirates for the CAF Champions League games.…
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Zambian goalkeeper Cyril Chibwe

Zambian international Cyril Chibwe reveals why he returned to SA

Zambian international Cyril Chibwe has revealed why he returned to South Africa following his departure from Zesco United in the Zambia Super League. Chibwe…
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Orlando Pirates FC

Riveiro on importance of having more Pirates players in Bafana squad

Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro has outlined the importance of having more of his players in the Bafana Bafana set-up. This comes after seven of the…
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Sibusiso Mthethwa in Stellenbosch FC colours

Former Stellenbosch and Richards Bay defender lands new club

FARPost can confirm that former Stellenbosch FC and Richards Bay FC defender Sibusiso Mthethwa has joined Upington City FC in the Motsepe Foundation…
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Kruger United FC

PSL newbies beef up technical team

Newly-promoted Motsepe Foundation Championship side Kruger United FC have beefed up their technical team with Abram Mongoya, who will serve as the club's new…
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Cassius Mailula joins Rulani Mokwena

Cassius Mailula reunite with Rulani Mokwena at Wydad Casablanca

Toronto FC have announced Cassius Mailula's move to Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca, where he will reunite with his former mentor, Rulani Mokwena. The…
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Inacio Miguel Ferreira dos Santos from Petro de Luanda

Kaizer Chiefs announce the signing of defender Inacio Miguel

Kaizer Chiefs have announced the signing of highly-rated defender Inacio Miguel from Angolan giants Petro de Luanda as they continue preparations for the new…
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Defender Yagan Sasman

Yagan Sasman headlines Casric Stars’ 18 new signings

Motsepe Foundation Championship side Casric Stars have announced 18 new signings, with former Kaizer Chiefs and Moroka Swallows defender Yagan Sasman…
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Chuene Morifi unveiled by Turkish side

Former Sundowns star reveals ambitions for new Turkish team

Beylerbeyi's new signing and former Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies star, Chuene Morifi, has highlighted what she aims to achieve with the Turkish side ahead of the…
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Owethu Khumalo and TS Galaxy boss Tim Sukazi

Owethu Khumalo signs for TS Galaxy

Betway Premiership side TS Galaxy have acquired the services of forward Owethu Khumalo from Marumo Gallants. Khumalo was with Bahlabane ba Ntwa this…
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Iqraam Rayners and Deano van Rooyen duirng their Stellenbosch FC days

Steve Barker addresses Rayners and Van Rooyen departures

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has addressed the departures of key players Iqraam Rayners and Deano van Rooyen, who both left the club to join…
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Stellenbosch FC XI

Stellenbosch FC claim 3-0 win in first-ever CAF match

Stellenbosch FC hammered Eswatini’s Nsingizini Hotspurs 3-0 at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium in their first-ever CAF Confederation Cup encounter on…
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